Ever wondered why most pet businesses stay stuck in the middle while a few rise to the top? What if you didn’t have to “pay your dues” and could skip straight to the front of the line? And what would your business look like if your competitors couldn’t even see you - let alone catch you? In this sun-soaked, cocktail-fuelled episode recorded just before my summer holiday, I share a sneak peek behind the curtain of my most ambitious event yet: IMPACT 2025: Claim the Crown. You’ll hear how this Gam...
Jun 20, 2025•19 min•Ep. 406
Are you full of great ideas but unsure which one will actually grows your pet business? Do you keep launching new offers while ignoring the easy wins sitting right under your nose? Are you offering amazing services but suck at selling and making money fro your passion for pets? In this behind-the-scenes episode, I take you inside a week in the life of my mastermind coaching calls. These conversations aren’t wishy-washy 'manifest money at will' bullsh!t motivational sessions - they’re real busine...
Jun 13, 2025•23 min•Ep. 405
What do you do when your staff quit without warning - and your Indeed ad pulls in nothing but no-shows and duds? Is your hiring process actually attracting the right people - or just weeding through whoever’s left? And how do some daycares seem to have a pipeline of great candidates - while you’re stuck covering shifts yourself? In this episode, I’m sharing an exclusive snippet from a recent webinar with Josh Hightower, my business partner and the tech whizz behind PetBizSuite. Josh built a hiri...
Jun 06, 2025•38 min•Ep. 404
What can a self-proclaimed Midwest trailer park kid teach you about building a million-dollar pet business empire? What’s the right way to go from garage-grooming to a full-blown dog daycare dynasty? And how can hiring a VA finally give you back your time and sanity? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by special guest and keynote speaker of Impact 2025, Eve Molzhon. Eve shares her “8 Mile” origin story - going from nothing to running four thriving pet businesses with a combined seven-figure reve...
May 30, 2025•16 min•Ep. 403
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your profits with outdated pricing? What’s the real cost of keeping your fees just a little higher than your competitors’? And how can a smarter pricing strategy unlock growth, better clients, and a better life? In this episode, I reflect on some of the most common pricing problems I've tackled recently - from daycare owners rotating tiny increases across services, to facilities that are full but still undercharging. I explain why so many pet pros cling to broken p...
May 23, 2025•18 min
Can you really write the script of your own success story in the pet business world? What would happen if you planned a whole 12 months ahead instead of just 12 days? And how much progress (and profit) are you leaving on the table by winging it month-to-month? In this solo episode, Dom reflects on his time at the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Las Vegas and shares a behind-the-scenes look at how he plans his own success across his multiple pet business ventures. Using real examples from his ow...
May 16, 2025•23 min•Ep. 401
A short, sweet but very special (400th) episode this week. See, I debated putting together a big montage of past show clips, but in the end I decieded to share an intimate moment from behind the scenes at the recent Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo... You’ll hear two inspiring stories from AJ and Lynnie, staff member and owner of Positively Perfect in Montana, who reflect on how a single conversation from last year sparked a powerful mindset shift around pricing and confidence. AJ explains how she’...
May 10, 2025•16 min•Ep. 400
Ever wondered why the top business owners in any industry attend a mastermind every quarter? How can stepping into a hot seat in front of fellow owners change your business perspective? And what surprising lessons do you learn when you stop working in the business and start working on it? In this episode, I’m bringing you along for a unique peek behind the scenes of not one, but two mastermind meetings. In the beautiful city of Annapolis, I hosted my first ever USA Elite mastermind meeting where...
May 02, 2025•30 min•Ep. 399
Are you hiring with confidence or just simply hoping for the best? Do you ever worry what would happen if your whole morning crew called in sick? Can you use automation to attract better staff and save your sanity? In this episode, I’m sharing highlights from the first ever Pet Care Staffing Summit - a game-changing event for dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and pet retail businesses that need to build better teams. We hear first from Eve Molzhon who opens up about the chaos that led her to fina...
Apr 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 398
Something different in this weeks special episode, where I’m the guest - not the host! Amazing dog trainer Jamie Gerald invited me to join her international dog trainer book club to talk about my very first book, How to Be Your Dog’s Superhero . What followed was a fantastic discussion about why real connection beats control, and how playing with your dog (yes, on your hands and knees!) can radically transform behaviour and bond. I share the story behind writing the book, the early mistakes I ma...
Apr 18, 2025•31 min•Ep. 397
Could your staffing costs be draining your profits? How do you scale pet care services without multiplying mistakes? What’s the easiest way to increase profitability without adding more clients? In this episode, I sit down with Sean Felty from Greenlin Pet Resorts - owner of six busy facilities and founder of Next Tree Strategies - to talk about how he’s helping pet care businesses plug their biggest profit leak: labour inefficiency. Sean shares how one payroll misstep at his own company sparked...
Apr 11, 2025•24 min
Do you want a pet business that makes money without running you into the ground? What’s the difference between a business that grows efficiently—and one that just gets busier? And how can better systems set you free while boosting your bottom line? In this episode, I’m joined by Josh Hightower, who shares how pet business owners can create a scalable, automated hiring funnel that attracts, qualifies, and converts great staff. Josh explains how to treat hiring like a sales process—complete with l...
Apr 04, 2025•27 min•Ep. 395
Are your staff stuck at a dead end with no room to grow? Could a simple enrichment tweak transform your team’s motivation and retention? What if the key to attracting A+ hires was hiding in plain sight on your website? In this special Pet Care Staffing Summit preview episode, I’m joined by two fantastic guests -Tim Jackson and Joe Latona - who share the strategies they’re using to fix common hiring headaches in the pet industry. First up is Joe Latona from WalkerScout, who outlines the five cruc...
Mar 28, 2025•23 min•Ep. 394
Are you tired of posting job ads only to hear crickets… or worse, getting flooded with unqualified applicants who disappear after two shifts? Why does it seem like every other business is poaching the best employees while you’re stuck with a revolving door of unreliable hires? And most importantly—what can you do to fix it? The hiring crisis in pet care is real. Business owners are stretched thin, juggling marketing, operations, and an endless cycle of recruiting and retraining. But what if hiri...
Mar 21, 2025•17 min•Ep. 393
Are you relying too much on social media to attract clients? What’s the secret to getting the best customers to refer you to their friends? And how can you ensure your business evolves in a way that keeps YOU profitable and happy? In this episode, I share the next five pet biz rules that will help you build a more profitable, stress-free, and future-proofed business. I recently attended a mastermind, where I mapped out the next steps for my own business - focusing on what I enjoy, what actually ...
Mar 14, 2025•19 min•Ep. 392
How do successful entrepreneurs make BIG breakthroughs in their pet business? More to the point, are you getting the help you need to elevate your thinking (and your vision, for where your business will go next?) See, for Dom this week has been all about helping others to move forward, AND I've been getting some help with my business challenges too. Many pet business owners are too stubborn or stupid to invest in the help they need. I regularly invest in coaching, consulting and masterminds, and...
Mar 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 391
Are you struggling to keep up as your pet business grows? Worried that hiring more staff will lead to more headaches, not more profit? Curious about the strategies top pet business owners use to scale with confidence? In this episode, I sit down with Eve Molzhon from Dog Handler Academy to break down the game-changing strategies pet business owners can use to scale their operations while keeping control, profitability, and sanity intact. We uncover what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to ...
Feb 28, 2025•31 min•Ep. 390
Are you working harder than ever but still not seeing the results you want? Have you moved on from 'best practices' and now need some new, innovative growth strategies? Wondering how some pet business owners scale with ease while others stay stuck? Curious if a mastermind could be the secret to unlocking your full potential? In this episode, I break down why masterminds are a game-changer for pet business owners who want clarity, accountability, and real growth. See, suurounfing yourself with th...
Feb 21, 2025•24 min•Ep. 389
Are you still in love with your pet business - or has the spark started to fade? How can you make pet owners fall head over heels for your services and choose YOU over the competition? And what can some of the greatest romantic movie moments teach you about standing out, marketing your services, and attracting dream clients? In this special Valentine’s themed episode, I share how to put the romance back into your pet business. Drawing lessons from iconic love stories like Dirty Dancing, When Har...
Feb 14, 2025•22 min
What happens when you put some of the most ambitious dog daycare owners in one room for two days? What business breakthroughs did attendees walk away with—and how can you apply them to your own pet business? Why premium pricing, memberships, and storytelling are the secret sauces to a thriving pet business? In this special episode, Dom Hodgson takes you behind the scenes of his first ever Dog Daycare Business Bootcamp, fresh off an intense and inspiring two days in Orlando. All attendees left fi...
Jan 31, 2025•28 min•Ep. 387
What’s the secret to running a pet business that clients rave about? How do you charge premium prices and attract the best clients? And why does stepping away from your business sometimes lead to the biggest breakthroughs? In this episode, I take you back in time to the highlights of my 2018 Bootcamp, packed with game-changing strategies to help you build a thriving, premium pet business. I’m also looking ahead to my Dog Daycare Business Bootcamp (happening next week in Orlando) and teasing what...
Jan 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 386
What if you could finally stop being the bottleneck in your own business? How do you go from being hands-on, and worried about every little detail, to stepping back and still running a well-oiled machine? What do you need to turn your family pet business into a wealth generating machine? In this episode, I share the five crucial steps to building a business that grows while allowing you take a back seat. You need to move on from being someone who is locked in “I do everything myself” chaos, to a...
Jan 17, 2025•27 min•Ep. 385
Are you sick and tired of dealing with penny pinching PITA customers who complain about your prices? Do you recognise that dogs need more than just a safe place to stay, but do you struggle to convince clients they should invest in enrichment upsells? Would you love to be able to attract affluent clients who value premium, personalized pet services? Then you need to tune in to this weeks podcast where I share how to offer an experiential enrichment program, that will dramatically increase your p...
Jan 10, 2025•25 min•Ep. 384
What if you could transform your dog training methods with simple, science-backed techniques? How do operant and classical conditioning help you become a more effective trainer, handler, walker or groomer? And why are those first few training sessions so crucial to building trust and achieving long-term success? In this episode, I’m joined by Annie Grossman, owner of School for the Dogs in New York and author of How to Train Your Dog with Love and Science. Annie shares her journey from journalis...
Jan 03, 2025•36 min•Ep. 383
What happens when you hire someone just like you - but can’t coach them? How can you ensure that you learn from this years mistakes, so you don't repeat them in 2025? In this festive episode, I’m joined by the amazing Eve Molzhon, founder of Dog Handler Academy, as we reflect on our big lessons from 2024, and give a sneak peak into some of the exciting things we have planned for next year. Eve opens up about the challenges of hiring and coaching a “mini-me,” the bold pivot to create an enrichmen...
Dec 27, 2024•38 min•Ep. 382
Are you ready to wind down from a busy year—but not sure how to switch off? Want to know how some of the top pet business owners are preparing to crush 2025? Curious about the wins, struggles, and strategies behind their success stories? In this special holiday episode, I reflect on a transformative 2024 and share exclusive snippets from my Elite UK Mastermind. You'll hear directly from members about the big wins they achieved this year - like scaling from a home-based daycare to a facility with...
Dec 20, 2024•28 min•Ep. 381
Are you ready to turn the dreaded January slump into a booming start for 2025? Do you struggle to sell enrichment activities - or wonder if clients will pay for them at all? Want to learn how enrichment add-ons can transform not just your daycare profits but also improve your staff morale, and help you attract more affluent clients? In this special episode, I share an exclusive snippet from a recent webinar with Tim Jackson, diving deep into how enrichment is revolutionizing the pet care industr...
Dec 13, 2024•46 min•Ep. 380
Have you started mapping out your 2025 pet business battle plan? Wondering what it really takes to attract affluent clients who are happy to pay top dollar? Have you planned out your conference season calendar, but don't want to see the same old speakers churn out presentations you've heard a hundred times? Then tune in because this week I’m sharing all the details about my upcoming Dog Daycare Business Bootcamp, which is happening in January 2025 in Orlando. Over two intense days, I’ll help you...
Dec 06, 2024•37 min•Ep. 379
Have you heard of scent spaces? They’re the hottest new trend taking doggy daycares by storm - and for good reason. These small but mighty rooms are turning unused spaces into revenue-generating, behavior-calming, tail-wagging goldmines. In this episode, Dom Hodgson reveals how scent spaces can transform your daycare into the talk of the town. Joined by Tim Jackson, who’s seen firsthand the power of this innovation, Dom breaks down why scent spaces are the ultimate upgrade for any facility. Whet...
Nov 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 378
Tired of digital overwhelm and craving real-world connections? Wondering how use live events to create loyalty that no Facebook campaign ever could? In this episode, I dive into the power of live events - whether they’re community open houses, themed daycare activities, or professional expos like the ones we’ve been attending. I share the lessons I’ve learned from hosting and participating in events that have inspired connection, sparked new ideas, and created lasting loyalty among clients and t...
Nov 22, 2024•36 min•Ep. 377
